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Emir of Kano departs for Morocco on official visit

His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has departed for the Kingdom of Morocco on a week-long official visit on the invitation of King Mohammed VI.

The Emir’s Palace, in a statement, disclosed that during the visit, His Highness will undertake series of official engagements with the Moroccan Authorities, including meetings members of the Business Community and religious leaders.

His Highness and entourage will also visit several Moroccan major cities such as Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and the holy city of Fes among others.

The visit will culminate with a courtesy call on His Majesty, King Mohammed VI, by the Emir who is expected back in Nigeria early next week.

Those on His Highness’ entourage include Alhaji Ahmed Ado Bayero, Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida and the District Head of Kumbotso, Amb. Ahmed Umar, Dan Malikin Kano, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matawalle, Talban Kano, Alhaji Magaji Galadima, Kachallan Kano and a group of distinguished businessmen from within and outside the Kano Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA).

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